Lilly vs Rylee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lilly

Girl #259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#259
Total SSA Count
1,217
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lil

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lilly Rank #259
Rylee Rank #125

Rylee is more popular, ranked #125 vs #259 for Lilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lilly ___

  • Lilly Rose
  • Lilly Mae
  • Lilly Grace
  • Lilly Ann
  • Lilly Jane
  • Lilly Beth

Rylee ___

  • Rylee Grace
  • Rylee Mae
  • Rylee Ann
  • Rylee Nicole
  • Rylee Joy
  • Rylee Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

If you choose Rylee

Paisley Kinsley Brayden Jaxon Harley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lilly or Rylee more popular?

Rylee is more popular, ranked #125 compared to Lilly at #259 in the United States.

What do Lilly and Rylee mean?

Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin). Rylee means "descendant of Raghallach" (Irish origin).

Are Lilly and Rylee boy or girl names?

Lilly is primarily a girl name. Rylee is primarily a girl name.

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